Vijayawada Sunshiners will take on Royals of Rayalaseema in the Andhra Premier League 2026 in Match No. 23 on June 25 at the ACA International Cricket Stadium in Mangalagiri.
Vijayawada Sunshiners are currently placed second in the points table, having registered three wins from six matches. They will be aiming to maintain their position near the top of the standings and strengthen their chances of qualifying for the next round.
Meanwhile, Royals of Rayalaseema sit sixth in the table with two victories
from five games. With the competition entering a crucial phase, they will be eager to win their remaining matches and keep their playoff hopes alive.
VSS vs ROR: Match Details
| Match | Vijayawada Sunshiners vs Royals of Rayalaseema, Match 23, Andhra Premier League 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, June 25, 2026, 2:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | ACA International Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
ACA International Stadium, Mangalagiri: Pitch Report
The ACA International Cricket Stadium in Mangalagiri is known for offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface is usually fresh, providing good pace and bounce that allows fast bowlers to extract movement, particularly with the new ball. However, once batters settle in, the true nature of the pitch enables fluent stroke play, making run-scoring easier as the innings progresses.
VSS vs ROR: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 01 |
| Won by VSS | 01 |
| Won by ROR | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Only Fixture | August 9, 2025 |
VSS vs ROR: Predicted Playing XIs
Vijayawada Sunshiners:
Ashwin Hebbar (C), Penmetsa Raju (WK), Lalith Mohan, Pinninti Tejaswi, Munnangi Abhinav, Maddila-Harsh Vardhan, Prasanth Kumar, Chennu Siddhardha, Shaik-Zaheer Abbas, Sai Venkata Sumith, B Pranav Reddy
Royals of Rayalaseema:
Dhruva Kumar Reddy (C), Sai Sandeep Kumar, Garimella Teja, Y-Teja Reddy, Allareddi Teja Reddy, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Mamidi Vamsi Krishna (WK), Kaldhi Ajay Kumar, Yadla Vasu, Ganesh Sathivada, Pardha Saradhi GG
VSS vs ROR: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Ashwin Hebbar
Ashwin Hebbar could be the key batter in this clash. The experienced batter has been in outstanding form, amassing 478 runs in just six matches. His consistency at the crease and ability to dominate bowlers have made him one of the standout performers of the tournament. With his rich vein of form, Hebbar's contribution will be crucial to his team's chances in this important encounter.
Probable Best Bowler: Pardha Saradhi GG
Pardha Saradhi GG could be the key bowler in this clash. The in-form bowler has claimed 10 wickets in five matches and has consistently delivered crucial breakthroughs for his side. His ability to strike at key moments and apply pressure on the opposition could make him a game-changer in this important encounter.
